N type connector ID

[VETCOMMS]

OK rookie question.   I have this adapter on the back of my Vertex vxr-7000 repeater.   I plan to get new coax,  likely M&P ultraflex 10.  Is it better to remove the adapter and have N connections on both ends of the coax to minimize loss or at 30 - 50 foot coax length will it matter?

 

[VETCOMMS]

Am I correct that this is an N-type male connector on the repeater?

[SteveShannon]

3 minutes ago, VETCOMMS said:

Am I correct that this is an N-type male connector on the repeater?

No, that’s N female 

[VETCOMMS]

So this is N- female on the antenna as well?  If so I need coax with 2 N male ends right?

[SteveShannon]

10 minutes ago, VETCOMMS said:

So this is N- female on the antenna as well?  If so I need coax with 2 N male ends right?

Yes, and that’s how most coax with N connectors is. 

[Guest]

Yup.  I’d go N male on both ends of the coax.   Will it matter probably not but less connections is always better.  

[SteveShannon]

29 minutes ago, VETCOMMS said:

OK rookie question.   I have this adapter on the back of my Vertex vxr-7000 repeater.   I plan to get new coax,  likely M&P ultraflex 10.  Is it better to remove the adapter and have N connections on both ends of the coax to minimize loss or at 30 - 50 foot coax length will it matter?

 

It’s always better to have fewer adapters, especially since N male connectors are easily available already mounted on coax. 

[SteveShannon]

Here’s a decent quality 50 foot coax, equivalent to LMR400, with N male connectors on both ends. 
https://www.dxengineering.com/parts/dxe-400maxdn050

It’s also available in custom lengths or off the shelf at 25 ft, 75 ft, and 100 ft. 

[VETCOMMS]

2 minutes ago, SteveShannon said:

Here’s a decent quality 50 foot coax, equivalent to LMR400, with N male connectors on both ends. 
https://www.dxengineering.com/parts/dxe-400maxdn050

It’s also available in custom lengths or off the shelf at 25 ft, 75 ft, and 100 ft. 

Thanks.   I was looking at Gigaparts M&P but all I saw were PL-259 connections.  Much appreciated!

[SteveShannon]

Just now, VETCOMMS said:

Thanks.   I was looking at Gigaparts M&P but all I saw were PL-259 connections.  Much appreciated!

M&P certainly makes their excellent cables with N connectors, but Gigaparts is terribly under stocked right now. But you can order it direct from M&P and they’ll ship it directly to you. 

[SteveShannon]

ABR Industries also makes it:

https://www.hamradio.com/detail.cfm?pid=71-001444&srsltid=AfmBOoq0oY6W69jh1hF0_ALzAvAS31Wp49FHfzSQwZuHAKbdM8HeXMcI
 

I personally would rather have one of the more flexible coax cables with a stranded center conductor. I don’t know if this ABR or the DX400 is stranded. I recommend calling and checking. 

[SteveShannon]

Here’s Ultraflex LMR 400, 50 feet, N male on both ends:

https://www.hamradio.com/detail.cfm?pid=H0-013172
 

[VETCOMMS]

So many choices,  thanks for the help!  Now to get my waterproofing tapes for the connection at the antenna.

[SteveShannon]

9 minutes ago, VETCOMMS said:

So many choices,  thanks for the help!  Now to get my waterproofing tapes for the connection at the antenna.

HRO, Gigaparts, and DX Engineering all sell them. Just add it to the order. 
N connectors are generally considered sealed as well. 

[WRYZ926]

I have good luck using DX Engineering 400MAX cables. And ABR Industries also makes good coax cables. I use ABR coax for my portable setups. 

And don't overlook the Jet brand from R&L Electronics. I am using a few for jumper cables in the shack.